What is driver authorisation and operator accreditation

Under the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994, all Queensland public passenger service:

• drivers must be authorised—to drive
• operators must be accredited.

Driver authorisation

Driver authorisation is a qualification that allows you to drive a public passenger service—including taxis, buses, limousines or booked hire services.

Find out more about passenger transport driver authorisation.

Operator accreditation

Operator accreditation is a qualification that allows you to operate a public passenger service.

Operators of (road-based) public passenger services in Queensland are required to hold operator accreditation unless an exemption applies. Exempt services include:

• booked hire services (including booked hire services provided in limousines)
• taxi services
• some courtesy and community transport services.

Read more about operator accreditation for public passenger services, including what accreditation is needed for different service types.